When a dental hygienist outgrows a practice, deciding whether to stay or leave can be difficult. Based on her personal experience, this author explores how professional growth, continuing education, and honest conversations can reveal whether there is still room to grow together.

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) can have significant oral health implications, from periodontal disease and xerostomia to increased bleeding and delayed healing. Learn more about the key dental considerations for patients with PSC and chronic liver disease.

True preventive dental hygiene goes beyond routine cleanings. Sarah Crow, RDH, explains how assessment, periodontal findings, technology, and patient conversations can help hygienists shift from repetitive debridement to individualized preventive care.

Oxygen-ozone therapy may offer a biological approach to supporting caries prevention, periodontal health, inflammation control, sensitivity, and tissue healing. Used as an adjunct to comprehensive care, it can complement mechanical biofilm disruption and support a healthier oral environment.

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After having dental implant procedures, wounds will heal over time. The capacity speed of a wound to heal depends in part on the overall health and nutritional status of the patient. Dietary modifications and nutritional supplements may improve the quality of wound healing by supporting osseointegration, helping to improve repair processes, and potentially limiting the damaging effects of inflammation. BONE-TITE may be helpful in addressing the afore-mentioned issues by providing nutritional insurance prior to and following implant surgery.